The Shenzhen-based technology company, Timewaying and its global strategic partners Arts Alliance Media held a technology tour event this month at the Krikorian Theater in California, and unveiled its latest LED cinema screen, the LA2K-10. This is the company’s first 10-meter 2K DCI LED cinema screen in the United States. The event signaled that the HeyLED cinema screen is officially approved for the global market. Industry professionals from around the world, including exhibitors, integrators, technology associations, and media representatives attended the event. “Our first Tech Tour was really to provide an opportunity for the industry to experience these technologies for themselves and understand how progressive PLF solutions, such as HeyLED, are shaping the future of cinema,” said AAM’s chief commercial officer David Ong.
From analyzing China’s five-year plan to exploring venue versatility, Dale Miller, technology consultant at AAM and the HeyLED event host, expanded upon LED’s relevance in today’s market, reflecting on the enhanced visual capabilities, its appeal to younger audiences, and the value proposition for early adopters.
HeyLED’s Kenny Chow delivered a comprehensive overview of HeyLED’s innovative technology, comparing the benefits with projection and detailing the product’s specifications. The concept of the upper-level balcony and auditorium redesign was also introduced by Timewaying, detailing the possibility of raising the back four rows of the auditorium to deliver a VIP viewing experience exclusive to LED.
“Now, we have displayed the true potential of HeyLED,” added Chow. “Our guests have not only discovered how LED can transform cinematic viewing through enhanced color, brightness and contrast, but experienced the superior quality in 3D and 2D depth perception when compared with projection.”
After presenting on the LED projects Christie have supported in the last 10 years, Josh Kolbeck, Senior Director of Business Development & Account Management at Christie Digital, shared the step-by-step design and install process for the HeyLED auditorium before answering how Christie were able to provide a first-rate sound solution to remove any concerns from prospective exhibitors.
“With our experience in audio, we were able to use Christie Vive’s 40 degree vertical dispersion and 100 degree horizontal dispersion of coverage to ensure full stage immersion, partnering HeyLED’s on-screen visuals with excellent sound quality”, explained Josh Kolbeck.
After the tech tour, Tricia Macias, theater manager of Krikorian Theater reported that the audience's reaction to HeyLED cinema has been positive, with viewers enjoying the immersive 3D experience of movies like Super Mario. Some even returned to watch both 2D and 3D versions.
Timewaying CEO Andrew Chen explained the driving force behind their decision to develop LED cinema screens. "With the impact of new media on the film industry, the need for enhanced cinema technology has become necessary to improve the movie-watching experience and differentiate it from watching movies on smartphones. Additionally, consumption upgrades have driven demand for upgraded technology that meets the high-quality standards demanded by the younger generation of moviegoers."
Established in 2011, Timewaying is a pioneering company specializing in cinema technology. The company has been a crucial player in transitioning 3D technology from active glasses to passive systems, offering various products, including the innovative Freedeo 3D system, the NAMOS nano screen, and the HeyLED DCI cinema screen. By adopting LED active emission display technology, Timewaying has taken a bold step towards further innovation and is now one of the leading players in the industry's digital exhibition technology product chain.